A simple prose retelling of William Shakespeare's play in which a nobleman and his wife plot to assassinate the king of Scotland in their pursuit of power.
Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.
Tells the story of how Shakespeare conceived and wrote "Macbeth." Shows the sources he used, and discusses some of the anxieties he had about the play.